Ho Wood Organic Essential Oil

Why Do I Need Ho Wood Essential Oil?

Ho Wood Essential Oil is essential for therapists seeking to create deeply calming, emotionally balancing, and skin-supportive treatments. Its soft, comforting aroma is ideal for use in stress-relieving massages, meditative diffusions, and nourishing skincare rituals.

What Are the Key Benefits of Ho Wood Essential Oil?

• Soothes emotional stress and promotes deep relaxation.
• Supports healthy, hydrated, and rejuvenated skin.
• Helps ease muscle tension and supports restful sleep.
• Provides a gentle, uplifting effect on mood and energy levels.
• A sustainable alternative to endangered Rosewood oil, offering similar therapeutic properties.

How Does It Work?

Rich in Linalool, Ho Wood Essential Oil delivers powerful calming, skin-nourishing, and emotionally uplifting benefits. Its soft floral-woody aroma promotes tranquillity and relaxation, while its skin-supportive compounds help rejuvenate and balance the complexion.

How Should I Use Ho Wood Essential Oil in Practice?

• Diffusion: Add 4–8 drops to a diffuser to create a calming, grounding atmosphere in therapy rooms or during meditation.
• Massage: Dilute 3–5 drops per 10ml carrier oil for a soothing massage that supports emotional release and skin nourishment.
• Skincare: Add 1–2 drops to facial serums, moisturisers, or body lotions to enhance hydration and tone.
• Bathing Treatments: Add 5–8 drops to warm water for a deeply relaxing and restorative soak.
• Meditation & Sleep: Diffuse before bed or during mindfulness sessions to promote deep relaxation.

Professional Tip:

Blend Ho Wood with Frankincense and Lavender for an emotionally balancing diffuser blend ideal for evening treatments or sleep support therapies.

What Are the Natural Constituents of Ho Wood Essential Oil?

• Linalool: Dominant compound; calming, skin-soothing, and emotionally balancing.
• α-Terpineol: Enhances the floral-woody aroma and supports relaxation.
• Camphor: Offers a mild cooling sensation and respiratory support.
• Geraniol: Nourishes the skin and adds gentle floral undertones.
• Limonene: Provides antioxidant benefits and a subtle citrus brightness.
• β-Caryophyllene: Adds grounding and balancing properties.
• Safrole (trace amounts): Contributes depth to the warm, woody scent.

Is It Suitable for Everyone?

• External use only. Always dilute before skin application.
• Avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in children under 12 years without professional advice.
• Conduct a patch test prior to topical use.
• Seek healthcare advice if the client is taking medication or receiving medical treatment.

Can Ho Wood Essential Oil Be Blended with Others?

Yes! Ho Wood blends beautifully with: Lavender, Frankincense, Bergamot, Cedarwood, and Clary Sage. Perfect for creating blends focused on stress relief, emotional grounding, and skin care.

Why Choose Lily & Loaf Ho Wood Essential Oil?

• Sustainably sourced and steam-distilled to preserve therapeutic benefits.
• Bottled in the UK with strict quality control for freshness and purity.
• Member of the Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC), ensuring adherence to the highest safety standards.
• Free from synthetic additives, parabens, and harmful chemicals.
• Organic sourcing wherever possible to offer the cleanest, most effective oils.